Quotes by Sri M

“Upanishad says, when you find the truth, you find it’s That one Truth which pervades everything. It’s complete, it doesn’t diminish, it’s always there. And the good news is, we are also a part of T...”

“On the path of spirituality, the journey is as important as the goal.”

“The true Sādhakā (Seeker) does not limit oneself to meditating in the way the Guru advises but also begins to function in the world with the understanding that this divine spark resident in oneself...”

“Yoga is the stilling of the mind, the stopping of all the modifications of the mind, and freeing the mind from all its distractions. When it becomes absolutely quiet, that state is called ‘Kaivalya’.”

“With ‘I know’ comes the ego, and as long as that ego remains, it is not possible to find one’s true essence.”

“What is important is to discover that the fulfillment and happiness, the poornata that you seek, is in the core of your consciousness and cannot be acquired elsewhere.”

“One can start with ten minutes of introspection daily and then slowly proceed to the more important and intricate aspects of meditation.”

“What is change, other than movement? The only changeless thing on earth is change. Everything else will change. Nothing is stable, nothing is steady, inside there is infinite movement going on.”

“We are always searching for happiness and feel we can find it outside. Turn the direction and you will find the treasure right inside you”

“The primary function of the teacher is to clean the mirror and show it at the right angle so that you see yourself as you actually are, not what you want to be”

“If you cultivate a friendship with your breath, you will reach the essence from where the breath arises. Breath is the connection between the divine and the physical.”

“This ‘Self’ of yours is ever free, ever blissful. It is and was never bound, therefore, there is no question of making it free.”

“If one has to be a 'stitha prajna'—that is, maintain the mind in a calm, quiet and tranquil in all circumstances, we have to ‘let go’ and move forward”

“Be mindful of your breathing. Understand how valuable it is to you, how nourishing it is to you. It is a link between you and your inner consciousness.”

“If we have gone deep into the wisdom of the rishis and seen that the same Supreme Reality is everywhere, then you have no reason to treat anybody in a bad way. If you don't harm somebody, then you ...”